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shame on congress. >> reporter: superstorm sandy caused over $36 billion in damage in new jersey. governor christie says he was assured by congressional leaders that the aid package would be put to a vote, but house speaker boehner pulled the legislation and did not return christie's phone calls. >> disaster relief was something that you didn't play games with. >> reporter: do you feel betrayed right now, governor? >> yes. if the people of new jersey feel betrayed today by those who did this in the house last night, then they have good company. i'm with them. >> reporter: boehner says he pulled the bill because of scheduling problems, but some members of congress questioned how the $60 billion aid package would be spent. new york congressman peter king, a republican, would have none of it. >> congressional republicans never have any trouble finding new york city or new york when it comes to raising money. well, you know, this is a two- way street, and if they're not going to help us, why should we even think of helping them? >> reporter: this afternoon, congressional leaders annou
shame on congress. >> reporter: superstorm sandy caused over $36 billion in damage in new jersey. governor christie says he was assured by congressional leaders that the aid package would be put to a vote, but house speaker boehner pulled the legislation and did not return christie's phone calls. >> disaster relief was something that you didn't play games with. >> reporter: do you feel betrayed right now, governor? >> yes. if the people of new jersey feel betrayed today...
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and nine weeks after superstorm sandy, people are still suffering. when the cbs evening news continues. >> happy holidays from kabul, afghanistan, i'm p. f. c. jones from charleston, south carolina, happy new year to my family and friend back home, tops my wife and daughter in germany. i miss you, love you and will see you soon.it comes we understand. milies fa, at usaa, we know military life is different. we've been there. that's why every bit of financial advice we offer is geared specifically to current and former military members and their families. [ laughs ] dad! dad! [ applause ] ♪ [ male announcer ] life brings obstacles. usaa brings advice. call or visit us online. we're ready to help. but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now i can be in the scene. advair is clinically proven to help significantly improve lung function. unlike most copd medications, advair contains both an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator working together to help improve your lung function all day. advair won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden
and nine weeks after superstorm sandy, people are still suffering. when the cbs evening news continues. >> happy holidays from kabul, afghanistan, i'm p. f. c. jones from charleston, south carolina, happy new year to my family and friend back home, tops my wife and daughter in germany. i miss you, love you and will see you soon.it comes we understand. milies fa, at usaa, we know military life is different. we've been there. that's why every bit of financial advice we offer is geared...
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among them superstorm sandy, hurricane isaac and the colorado theater shooting. the red cross says sandy was their biggest response in five years. this year the red cross opened more than 900 shelters and helped more than 100,000 people and the sandy hook school shooting in connecticut was not included in that report. >>> on a much nicer note, we are going to see the sunshine today according to brian. >> well, that's the theory anyway. we're starting out -- we're starting out with mostly cloudy skies. there's so much moisture out there that, you know, it'll take a little bit today for it to clear. but after that we should glimpse the sun here and there. let's look at the doppler again really quickly just to set everything up. we had some showers move in over the bay area last night, didn't dump much, a couple 10ths inches of rain. in the south bay we see an echo or two and that's about it. so out the door this morning, we have clouds, a little bit of drizzle around the coast of the bay. inland just mostly cloudy skies. and toward midday the sun should come out. a
among them superstorm sandy, hurricane isaac and the colorado theater shooting. the red cross says sandy was their biggest response in five years. this year the red cross opened more than 900 shelters and helped more than 100,000 people and the sandy hook school shooting in connecticut was not included in that report. >>> on a much nicer note, we are going to see the sunshine today according to brian. >> well, that's the theory anyway. we're starting out -- we're starting out...
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superstorm sandy and the looming fiscal cliff disrupted the shopping season. >>> and if you are returning my holiday gifts, have your right and a lot of patience. usa today reports 14 of 25 on-line retailers in one study are issuing refunds slower than last year. for in-store returns some retailers have shortened return windows and are charging restocking fees, especially for technology. >> thanks. >>> straight ahead on your morning wednesday news, weather is coming up, and lebron james takes it to the oklahoma city thunder in a rematch of the nba final. aww man. [ male announcer ] returns are easy with free pickup from the u.s. postal service. we'll even drop off boxes if you need them. visit usps.com pay, print, and have it picked up for free. any time of year. ♪ nice sweater. thank you. ♪ ♪ i got it made, i got it made ♪ ♪ i got it made fresh at subway ♪ ♪ breakfast made the way i say ♪ [ male announcer ] at subway, you got it made. try a steak, egg white & cheese, tricked out any way you want. subway. eat fresh. but the acidic levels in some foods can cause acid erosio
superstorm sandy and the looming fiscal cliff disrupted the shopping season. >>> and if you are returning my holiday gifts, have your right and a lot of patience. usa today reports 14 of 25 on-line retailers in one study are issuing refunds slower than last year. for in-store returns some retailers have shortened return windows and are charging restocking fees, especially for technology. >> thanks. >>> straight ahead on your morning wednesday news, weather is coming up,...
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sandy. deep spending cuts known as sequestration, tabled during the "fiscal cliff" talks this week, and a bill to increase the nation's debt limit. but it won't take much for them to surpass the previous group in terms of legislative success. >> they tell me this is the least productive congress in the history of the nation. if it's not, i would hate to be in the one that was. >> reporter: the 113th congress will be the most diverse group of representatives, especially in the democratic house caucus where white males will be in the minority for the first time ever. >> together the diversity of our caucus celebrates the strength of our nation. >> reporter: overall, there will be nearly 100 women and 33 hispanics all eager to tackle the challenges ahead. >> we all have ideas. our districts have sent us. and where are the bathrooms? >> reporter: he's not new but illinois senator mark kirk is making a come back after nearly a year of rehabbing from a stroke. >> i don't ask for any sympathy. >> r
sandy. deep spending cuts known as sequestration, tabled during the "fiscal cliff" talks this week, and a bill to increase the nation's debt limit. but it won't take much for them to surpass the previous group in terms of legislative success. >> they tell me this is the least productive congress in the history of the nation. if it's not, i would hate to be in the one that was. >> reporter: the 113th congress will be the most diverse group of representatives, especially in...
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. >>> there is other drama on capitol hill today over a relief bill for victims of superstorm sandy. it caused more than $36 billion in damage for new jersey alone. a fuming governor chris christie says that he was assured by congressional leaders that a relief package would be put to a vote. but last night house speaker john boehner pulled the legislation he says because of scheduling problems. >> politics was placed before oaths to serve our citizens. it was disappointing and disgusting. >> late today they said they would vote on friday for part of the aid package but most of it will be voted on january 15. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is out of the hospital tonight. she was spotted leaving new york-presbyterian hospital with her husband and daughter this afternoon. the former first lady was admitted sunday for treatment of a blood clot that formed near her brain. an aide says she continues to make progress and doctors expect a full recovery. no word when she will return to work. >>> the san francisco news talk channel cofounded boy former vice president al gore -- by for
. >>> there is other drama on capitol hill today over a relief bill for victims of superstorm sandy. it caused more than $36 billion in damage for new jersey alone. a fuming governor chris christie says that he was assured by congressional leaders that a relief package would be put to a vote. but last night house speaker john boehner pulled the legislation he says because of scheduling problems. >> politics was placed before oaths to serve our citizens. it was disappointing and...
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experts blamed superstorm sandy and the looming "fiscal cliff" for disrupting shopping. back to you. >> thank you, erica ferrari in new york. >>> and -- >> and -- >> go ahead. >>> holiday sales grew at a weak pace, weakest in four years. mastercard reports the sales in the two months before increased just .7% over last year. >>> new evidence that the bay area job market is in recovery mode right now. a new check of the numbers finds the boom that began in the silicon valley tech sector is broaden. the "oakland tribune" found construction was the fastest growing industry in the bay area just over the last year and there's also growth in retail, wholesale trade, manufacturing, and hospitality businesses. >>> college graduates are struggling to find jobs in their chosen career paths. as cbs 5 reporter grace lee reports, the number of young california grads working in restaurant or retail has doubled in the last five years. >> reporter: when you're shopping this holiday season, or eating out, take a look around. you might notice i lot more people under 30 working those jobs.
experts blamed superstorm sandy and the looming "fiscal cliff" for disrupting shopping. back to you. >> thank you, erica ferrari in new york. >>> and -- >> and -- >> go ahead. >>> holiday sales grew at a weak pace, weakest in four years. mastercard reports the sales in the two months before increased just .7% over last year. >>> new evidence that the bay area job market is in recovery mode right now. a new check of the numbers finds the...
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but it appears the house will not vote on a measure for providing aid to victims of hurricane sandy. the senate passed a $60 billion on friday, but house leaders say they have abandoned a vote on a smaller aid package. more than $2 billion in federal funds has been spend on superstorm relief efforts. >>> and hundreds of thousands of minimum wage workers are seeing a bump in their paycheck. on tuesday, ten states raised their minimum wage levels. the adjustments were automatic in nine of those states resulting in an average minimum wa wage of $8.12 an hour. washington state has the largest increase at $9.19 an hour. terrell, it's also good to see them getting an increase. >> i was about to say. giving us a bit of good news for a change. ashley morrison here in new york. >>> hillary clinton continues to be treated for a blood clot in her head. the clot was discovered during a follow-up exam for a concussion. she's being treated for blood thinners and is expected to make a full recovery. >>> overseas ten palestinian yns were wounded in fighting with israeli troops. the clashes started w
but it appears the house will not vote on a measure for providing aid to victims of hurricane sandy. the senate passed a $60 billion on friday, but house leaders say they have abandoned a vote on a smaller aid package. more than $2 billion in federal funds has been spend on superstorm relief efforts. >>> and hundreds of thousands of minimum wage workers are seeing a bump in their paycheck. on tuesday, ten states raised their minimum wage levels. the adjustments were automatic in nine...